Reviver RecordsThings come full circle for Preston Brust and Chris Lucas this week, as LOCASH opens Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul2Soul run through the Sunshine State. The duo scored one of their first big hits as writers in 2012, with Tim’s top-10, platinum-selling smash, “Truck Yeah.” “Tim has always been an iconic entertainer,” Chris says, “and after working with him off the …
Oct 19
How Blake Shelton’s time “At the House” with Gwen influenced his new album, “Texoma Shore”
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton’s girlfriend Gwen Stefani played a big part in inspiring his new album, Texoma Shore. “I was spending a lot of time this past summer out on Lake Texoma,” Blake says. “There was one week in particular where it was just Gwen and I out there just basically hanging out. We …
Oct 19
Is Garth’s autobiography a book or a boxed set? “It’s the whole enchilada,” he says
ABC/Randy HolmesGarth Brooks is about to make his debut as an author: his first written work — the initial volume of his autobiography, no less — comes out November 14. But in typical Garth fashion, it won’t be just an ordinary book: it’ll come with five CDs featuring audio-visual content that’s never been seen or heard …
Oct 19
“We Got Something They Don’t”: Shania christens new single with a champagne toast
Chris HolloShania Twain celebrated the #1 global debut of her new album NOW earlier this week with a champagne toast at an intimate gathering at her record label in Nashville. The CEO of her record label, Mike Dungan, surprised the country/pop superstar with a plaque commemorating the fact that her first album in 15 years arrived at the top of …
Oct 19
“I Believe in You”: Dolly donates books and money to hurricane victims
Dolly Records/RCA NashvilleNearly a year ago, Dolly Parton’s beloved East Tennessee birthplace was ravaged by wildfires. So it’s only natural the benevolent superstar is eager to do something to help the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. “After the tremendous outpouring of support my hometown received last winter after the wildfires raged through the area, …
Oct 19
“2017 CMT Artists of the Year”: Performers offer Las Vegas shooting victims and heroes “hope and healing”
CMTChris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Luke Bryan were the honorees at this year’s CMT Artists of the Year special, which aired live from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday. However, the focus of the show was less awards and more “hope and healing,” following the mass shooting in Las Vegas …
Oct 18
Mitchell man arrested for manslaughter
On 10-17-2017 at approx. 7:00 p.m. The Mitchell Department of Public Safety received a 911 call stating that an ambulance was needed at a residence located on the 900-block E. 3rd Avenue for a female who did not appear to be breathing. Responding Officers found a 36-year-old female subject deceased at the residence. As a …
Oct 18
“It’s B.S., straight up!”: Miranda Lambert speaks out about the lack of females on country radio
Redbook/Ben WattsEven though both her single, “Vice,” and her album, The Weight of These Wings, have each sold a million copies and been certified platinum, Miranda Lambert has struggled to land a major radio hit since releasing the double-set last year. “It’s B.S., straight up!” Miranda tells Redbook, commenting specifically on how hard it is for females to get …
Oct 18
“Back to God”: Reba’s emotional acceptance speech and performance, after winning her first Dove Award
Jamie Gilliam for Lipscomb UniversityIn her stellar career, Reba McEntire has taken home trophies from the Grammys, CMA, ACM, People’s Choice and American Music Awards, just to name a few. But in Nashville on Tuesday night, she scored a career first, picking up her inaugural Dove Award for her foray into Christian music. The Country-Music-Hall-of-Famer took home …
Oct 18
“It Just Comes Natural”: George Strait to play Vegas and beyond in 2018
ABC/Image Group LA Since he retired from touring in 2014, George Strait has made T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas his unofficial home to play live. That’s a relationship that will continue into 2018. King George has schedule two shows for February 2 and 3, with tickets going on sale Friday, October 27. “We said from the beginning …
